Before Cesar Chavez marched for workers rights, he took his first steps into activism in the Bay Area. Today, we trace the local roots of a labor icon. Then, we explore the tumultuous history of the union he founded. And, a Berkeley activist reflects on his life and career. With local music from band, Decant.
Cesar Chavez's Fruitvale Connection / United Farm Workers Union
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